1. 求宠(于人), 拍(人)马屁：Curiosity killed the cat 好奇心,惹祸根 | Curry favour 求宠(于人), 拍(人)马屁 | *Curve ball (棒球)曲线球,骗人的招数
1. The cakes are presented as gifts to curry favour with superiors and win over clients.
2. Fancy mooncakes are popular because they are purchased and given as gifts to curry favour or outright bribe officials.
verb
1. seek favor by fawning or flattery
e.g. This employee is currying favor with his superordinates
Synonym: curry favor court favor court favour